I am not sure the point of this rant. Anecdotally, it seems that countries where mask wearing is common are doing much better with respect to this virus.

Particularly, in Asian countries where mask wearing is already a somewhat common occurrence in public during the winter months.

Whether or not states should mandate masks is one question but businesses are entirely within their rights to require patrons to wear masks.

Whether people wearing masks for the right reasons or the wrong reasons doesn't seem that relevant to me. Shame is a motivating factor in many behaviors.

In short, wearing a mask is probably a good thing in the short term while we learn more about this virus.